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April 2, 1996 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Fork Lick Coal Processors Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS WATCHING MINER CABLE WHEN A PIECE OF RIB COAL FELL HITTING HIM ON THE LOWER BACK - PUSHING HIM DOWN TO MINE FLOOR. EE FINISHED SHIFT AT 1:30AM ON 4/3/96.

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